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Charlotte Music & Arts is home to one of the state's largest lesson programs and all of your musical needs. With a knowledgeable staff we are here to help out any musician, from the beginner to the advanced. We carry everything from popular sheet music to guitars and keyboards as well as student and professional instruments! Come check us out at the Arboretum Shopping Center.

The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O’Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers – a decision that remains intact to this day.

Since the 1990s, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music, a division of Guitar Center, to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States.

Still run by the O’Brien family, Music & Arts now comprises close to 500 retail and affiliate locations and over 100 educational representatives nationwide. Now based in Frederick, MD, the company of trained musicians offers friendly service and everything musical for students, parents, and educators, including instruments, lessons, music books and accessories, rentals and repairs.

Music & Arts is designed to provide the most comprehensive offerings for student musicians and music educators. Our goal is to create the best possible multichannel experience for our customers. As a result of this, Music & Arts has earned notoriety as:

The nation’s largest lesson provider, with over 1.25 Million private lessons taught each year

The largest provider of instrument rentals, with more than 200,000 instruments rented annually

The largest school music dealer, serving more than 5000 schools nationwide

The largest fleet of outbound salespeople, with over 100 educational representatives visiting schools

The largest provider of B&O repair services, with more than 75 repair shops in service across the country

Our Vision: To excite people about playing music, teaching music, and supporting musicians and their passion for music

Our Mission: To be the music retailer of choice for student musicians and music educators

On April 18th we will be holding the North Carolina Horns of Plenty event in the store. This event is the largest band instrument event in North Carolina, and we will have a large selection of step-up instruments in the store for you to come in and try out. We will also have special low prices only offered on this day, special financing options, as well as manufacturer rebates. Please call the store (704-341-0000) to set up a time to work with us so we can help you find the perfect step-up instrument for you!

Come down to Music & Arts to hear some great performances from our talented musicians on May 17th! The event will feature a number of students currently studying with Ms. Eleanor Askins. The event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you here!

Come down to Music & Arts to hear some great performances from our talented musicians on May 30th! The event will feature a number of students currently studying with Mr. Alasandro Linney. The event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you here!

Come down to Music & Arts to hear some great performances from our talented musicians on May 31st! The event will feature a number of students currently studying with Ms. Christine Matte. The event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you here!

Come down to Music & Arts to hear some great performances from our talented musicians on June 6th! The event will feature a number of students currently studying with Mr. Rich Haley. The event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you here!